![]() No matter how hard we pray, sometimes our circumstances don't change. Is it possible for our faith in God to deepen despite loss, heartache, struggle, and pain? Worship leader and recording artist Laura Story's life testifies that God doesn't promise to save us from all hardship. When God Doesn T Fix It Bible Study Guide by Laura Story What Satan intends for evil, God redeems for good. With the compassion of a pastor, the heart of a storyteller, and the joy of one who has seen what God can do, Max explores the story of Joseph and the truth of Genesis 50:20. It wasn't for Joseph-tossed in a pit by his brothers, sold into slavery, wrongfully imprisoned, forgotten and dismissed-but his Old Testament story is in the Bible for this reason: to teach us to trust God to trump evil. "Deliverance is to the Bible what jazz music is to Mardi Gras: bold, brassy, and everywhere." Max reminds readers God doesn't promise that getting through trials will be quick or painless. In the pits, surrounded by steep walls and aching reminders, we wonder: Will this gray sky ever brighten? This load ever lighten? In You'll Get Through This, pastor and New York Times best-selling author, Max Lucado offers sweet assurance. We fear that the depression will never lift, the yelling will never stop, the pain will never leave. With God’s help, you’ll get through this. It is possible to grow with grace through tough times, navigating the unknown secure in the knowledge that God is with you-every step of the way. So Long, Normal will help you: Process the trauma of the loss of your “normal” Learn to rest in God’s plan for you instead of trying to control your circumstances Find true community and encouragement in your struggle with uncertainty Discover three great comforts and three gifts to steady you on your journey Face the future with fresh spiritual eyes and find joy in the unwavering strength of Christ Losing your “normal” is not the end of the world but the beginning of a new adventure. In her confessional, conversational style, worship leader, Bible teacher, and Christian recording artist Laura Story weaves her own personal stories with examples from Scripture of characters whose lives were upended by unexpected (and undesired) change. So Long, Normal guides you to leave behind the idols of comfort, caution, and routine so you can live strong and well, even when life takes an unwelcome turn. But you have the blessing of a Father who loves you enough to take off the training wheels and place his beloved child in the best possible scenario for your good and growth. You've been faced with circumstances beyond your control. Push past the loss of your “normal” with bestselling author and Bible teacher Laura Story, and step into the new story God is writing for you. In the shifting (or even collapsing) of everything familiar in life, you don’t have to wring your hands in fear. Not because of your faith, but because of the faithfulness of their God. ![]() In fact, although your situation might not ever change or get better, with Jesus you can. In When God Doesn’t Fix It, Laura helps readers understand that: We aren’t the only ones whose lives have taken unexpected turns Even heroes of our faith experienced brokenness Despite our flaws and stories, God can use us in extraordinary ways God may not fix everything. And yet in struggling with God about how to live with broken dreams, Laura has found joy and a deeper intimacy with Jesus. The fairy-tale life Laura had dreamed of was no longer possible. But the devastating news was that no cure existed to restore Martin’s short-term memory, eyesight, and other complications. Is it possible that good things can come out of our broken dreams? Worship leader and recording artist Laura Story’s life took an unexpected turn when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. ![]() Disclaimer: This site does not store any files on its server.
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